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We, the loving and praying community of Holy Family Parish, believe the Church is a Christian people. Our mission is to proclaim the word of God, worship the Lord together, and respond to all human needs. -Mission Statement
We are located on the Southwest corner of Hampton Avenue and Wildwood Avenue.
The greatest strength of Holy Family is its parishioners. Gathered here are the people who love their Catholic faith and who love to share it. We continue to nurture and grow the next generation of believers by praying together in Sunday worship, by participating in fellowship and formation, and by serving our community.
As our name signifies, we are a family- a family of faith, a family that prays and that loves. God's spirit continues to form and shape us as we get to know one another and build a vibrant faith filled community. -
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History
On July 29, 1949, Archbishop Moses Kiley decreed that a new parish be established to serve the North Shore area, and Holy Family Congregation was born. The vision was to have a parish and school community served by an on-site convent of nuns who would staff the school as teachers.
Ground-breaking for the school began on December 3, 1950. Religious Education classes were held at Whitefish Bay High School until October 1952 as the school building was under construction. In October 1952, the first Mass was celebrated in the new "church," which is now the school gymnasium.
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In September 1953, 280 students enrolled in first through sixth grades. Seventh and eighth grades were added the next two years. The school building was offically dedicated in November 1955 by Archbishop Albert Meyer. The adjoining convent was built and dedicated on November 20, 1960.
Fundraising for the church building began in 1965. The building would include the main place of worship, a meeting hall, parish offices and a residence for the priests. On November 30, 1969, Fr Wollet blessed the cornerstore; and on December 7, 1969, the first Mass was offered in the new church. The altar was consecrated on April 20, 1972. The church hall was dedicated on June 15, 1986.
Holy Family Congregation will celebrate its 75th Anniversary as a parish in 2024.
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